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Caught In The Middle
02:43
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After all these years of wishing you had someone to hold
You finally got what you wanted
Now there’s one too many boys who want to walk you home
And that’s one more than you need
You’re a victim of your own success
Two is company but three is a mess
So, you cry just a little
You lie just a little
You hide like a little girl
You try just a little
You sigh just a little
You’re caught in the middle girl
You’re caught in the middle
These guys have been behavin’ like a couple of fools
Competing for your attention
Sounds funny but it only makes it harder for you
You can’t even answer the phone
You’re in love with each one half the time
How’s a girl supposed to make up her mind?
Now you cry just a little
You lie just a little
You hide like a little girl
You try just a little
You sigh just a little
You’re caught in the middle girl
You’re caught in the middle
And there’s nowhere to go
Your head is spinning round cause
You’re in love with them both
Shoulda’ listened when your mama
Said you’re gonna have to learn to say “no”
You’re a kid inside a candy store
Got your hands full but you still want more
You cry just a little
You lie just a little
You hide like a little girl
Yeah, you try just a little
You sigh just a little
You’re caught in the middle girl
You cry just a little
You lie just a little
You’re caught in the middle girl
You’re caught in the middle
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2. |
As Far As Yesterday Goes
03:23
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As Far as yesterday goes
I’m really sorry for causing you pain
As far as anyone knows
You left before me, no need to explain
It didn’t work out like we hoped it would
I said some things that weren’t so good
And you may still regret the path you chose
As Far as yesterday goes
Won’t you forgive me for losing my head?
You came a little too close
Brought back bad memories
Awakened the dead
Like one too many mornings after too much wine
We had ourselves a few good times
But did the high make up for all the lows
I don’t know
But your secrets are safe with me
Locked away forever in my memory
As real as you’ll ever be
Sad, I suppose, but
That’s as far as yesterday goes
It didn’t work out like we hoped it would
I said some things that weren’t so good
And you’ll still come out smelling like a rose
Like a rose
But your secrets are safe with me
I’ll never say a word about what used to be
Agreeing to disagree
One too many lows brought things to a close
But your secrets are safe with me
Locked away forever in my memory
As real as you’ll ever be
It’s sad I suppose
But, that’s as far as yesterday goes
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3. |
Picture
03:27
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I saw a picture of you just the other day
I don’t know where it came from
You were smiling as you looked the other way
It was summer or autumn
I saw a picture of you just the other day
I don’t know where it came from
Thought of all the things I never got to say
I had words but I lost em
And though it seems like only yesterday
You stood beside that wall
The world has changed in almost every way
You haven’t changed at all
You haven’t changed at all
I heard a tape of all the songs we used to play
I don’t know where it came from
Thought of everything we almost gave away
We won some and we lost some
I know we still got lots of things to see
And places left to go
But in the end we’re left with memories
And things we’ll never know
The things we’ll never know
I found a letter that you sent me long ago
Still can’t read your writing
You said you didn’t know if you’d be coming home
Guess you’re still deciding
And when I phone you every other day
You don’t return my call
I know we said all that we need to say
We haven’t changed at all
We haven’t changed at all
I saw a picture of you just the other day
I don’t know where it came from
Thought of all the things I never got to say
I had words but I lost em
It was summer or autumn
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4. |
Girl, Don't
03:03
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Girl, don’t
Tell me that you think we’re through
I won’t believe it even if it’s true
It’s a matter of pride
I’ll keep holding the tears inside
Oh girl, why?
After all that we’ve been through
Please try remember I’ve been good to you
You say I’m wasting my time
Thinking I can still change your mind
But don’t forget I was the one
Who found you in the dark
And turned the lights back on
Don’t you think I know where this is going?
Girl I think I know it’s gone, I’m begging you
Girl, don’t
Throwaway a love that’s right
I, I know, we can get through one bad night
Now you won’t look in my eyes
While you’re trying to say goodbye
But don’t forget I was the one
Who pulled you back together
When you came undone
Girl I think I know where this is going
Don’t you think I know it’s gone
All the promises and all the plans (it’s gone)
Torn to bits and slipping through our hands (it’s gone)
Tell me why cause I don’t understand (it’s gone)
Girl (girl, don’t)
I’m begging you, girl (girl, don’t)
I’m begging you, girl (don’t)
Girl (girl)
Don’t
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5. |
Easier
02:49
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Another conversation ends
With open wounds and closing doors
I raise a white flag overhead
Too tired to face another war
You win again, you win again
This time without much of a fight
Cause giving up or giving in
Is easier than being right
And all the time we spend
Quietly keeping score
When we should be giving more
We play each other very well
We know where all the buttons are
But, baby can you’ll tell me why
Should being easy be so hard
Cause all the time we lose
Taking off the gloves
When we should be making love
Don’t wanna lose this precious thing
Won’t give it up without a fight
Let’s say we’re both a little wrong
It’s easier than being right
It’s easier than being right
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6. |
Sandreen
03:01
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I, I can′t seem to forget her
Rings from the coffee cup on her letter
Though I try and I try to understand why
She is like she is
Oh Sandreen I've been
Wondering if you
Still scream at night
Oh hold tight my Sandreen
Words fall through the hole in my ceiling
She calls I forget what i′m feeling
There's a knock at my door I've been here before
Oh yes I remember
Oh Sandreen I've been
Wondering if you
Still scream at night
Oh hold tight my Sandreen
Sandreen I've been
Wondering if you
Still scream at night
Oh hold tight my Sandreen
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7. |
On A Summer Day
03:29
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On a summer day in a west coast town
She is making all our heads spin round
And as sunshine melts the clouds away
On a summer day
All the young men trying not to stare
But the way she walks, it’s just not fair
And I think I’ll have to catch her eye
Or at least I’ll try
Where did she come from (I don’t know)
She brings the sun (wherever she goes)
And we’re hoping she’s gonna stay
Never take our sunshine away
Found the words and the nerve
And my moment’s here
But there’s nine more guys with the same idea
Guess I’ll get in line and wait my turn
Gotta talk to her
What will you tell her (I don’t know)
Start with the weather (and see where it goes)
And if most of my words land right
Summer days might just turn into nights
Rumor has it there’s a trail of broken hearts
And mine could be the next to break
You could say I know
Shake your head if you want
But she’s a chance I’m willing to take
On a summer day
There’s a warm breeze blowing through our town
And it’s turned the whole place upside down
Wouldn’t have it any other way
On a summer day
Oo, summer
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She grows where she’s planted
And she’s planted here with me
She blooms in the morning
And she sways so gracefully
She grows where she’s planted
And she thrives most anywhere
She’s fine in the sunshine
Or the shade beneath the stairs
I’m just the dirt that she finds underfoot
As she’s brightening my day
But even a beautiful flower needs dirt
And she seems to like me anyway
She grows where she’s planted
But she never stays for long
She’s there when your eyes close
When they open she’ll be gone
She scatters her options and they
Float along the breeze
Her harmless intentions bring us
Gardeners to our knees
She’ll be putting down the roots
Long after we’ve all gone to sleep
She grows where she’s planted
And she’s planted here with me
But she’s getting restless
I’m pretending not to see
I’m just the dirt that she’ll find underfoot
As she’s walking away
But even a beautiful flower needs dirt
And I’ve already asked her to stay
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9. |
You Do Something To Me
02:56
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You do something to me
Everytime we meet
In our secret places
Or in the middle of the street
My hands on your face
Or sometimes on your feet
You do something to me baby
And it feels so sweet, yeah
Ba ba ba, ba ba ba
You sent me those pictures
From your steamy bath
Girl you’re so unpredictable
You always make me laugh
And I just want to tell the world
That you’re really mine
It’s so easy to say
I love you, I love you, I love you
All the time
You do something to me
And it feels so good
You do something to me, baby
Like only love could
Like only love could
Too me
We’re dancing in the living room
Feels so good
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10. |
I Can't Forget
03:25
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It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
Look at me I’m falling apart
Cause another love is over
Before it could start
Strangers on an overseas flight
Got to know each other better
As the day turned to light
I had fallen by the time the wheels touched down
When I turned around to tell her
She was nowhere to be found
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
It was the last time that I saw her
It was the first time that we’d met
I’ll be waiting for a time when she’s off my mind
But it hasn’t happened yet
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
Paris was a waste of my time
Even Mona Lisa couldn’t get the girl off my mind
London only caused me more pain
After thinking that I saw her
Through the fog and the rain
At a coffee shop in Amsterdam I lost control
Started asking perfect strangers if
They’d seen her with Van Gogh
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
It was the last time that I saw her
It was the first time that we’d met
Thought we had a little spark
I can’t trust my heart
It was all just in my head
It was a don’t she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
She made a very deep impression
In a very short time
I guess I’ll never learn my lesson
I know I’ll always end up crying
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
It was the last time that I saw her
It was the first time that we’d met
I’ll be waiting for the time when she’s off my mind
But it hasn’t happened yet
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
It was a day she won’t remember
It was a night I can’t forget
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11. |
Genevieve
02:45
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I knew this day was bound to come
You’re saying that you should be moving on
Nothing I could say is gonna make you stay I know
I see you stole that photograph
The one where you were trying to make me laugh
You were so much fun
I’m gonna miss the times we had
Genevieve
Please don’t leave me now
Genevieve
I’ll miss you
I guess the world caught up to you
So many things you said you still needed to do
I hope you find your dreams before they get away from you
Genevieve
Please don’t leave me now
Genevieve
I’ll miss you
So many nights we couldn’t let go
It felt so right you even said so
Nothing I could say is gonna make you stay
I know
Genevieve
Please don’t leave me now
Genevieve
I’ll miss you
Genevieve, yeah
I knew this day was bound to come
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12. |
Running Away
03:46
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It’s never been harder
To tune out the noise
The world just gets louder
Can’t hear my own voice
No more reflection
Just stare at the lights
Too much introspection
Only keeps me up at night
Used to be satisfied
Just enjoying the ride
While the Earth made
Rings around the sun
Now I’m all plugged in
Getting dizzy from the spin
And it’s so much easier to run
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
Drowned in distraction
And told that I’m free
All these contraptions
Do my dreaming for me
I’ve got all these friends
Both real and pretend
To keep me company at home
I can send and receive
From the moment I leave
So I never have to be alone
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
So we live till we die
And we never ask why
We got too much time and then it’s gone
And we sit in the rain
But we never complain
Just as long as the televisions on
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
I’m always running away, running away
Running away from myself
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You win again, you win again
This time without much of a fight
Cuz giving up or giving in
Is easier than being right
Cuz all the time we lose
Taking off the gloves
While we should be making love
I’m so content when you’re content
Come here let’s share a bowl of rice
It’s better than a bowl of ice
For all I care, you win again
And here we go…
For all I care, you win again
For all I care, you win again.
Notes on song:
Seth's original demo of the song that became "Easier".
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Notes on song:
This is a demo I made at home of what ended up being The Red Button song “Picture”. I only had the first lyric line — Mike came in and wrote a beautiful verse w/lyric and we had a new song. Typical of how our co-writes went.
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Notes on song:
This is the same version that was released on our album “As Far As Yesterday Goes” except for the add brass band that Mike (who produced The Red Button) added into this version. At the time, we both couldn’t pull the trigger on letting this be the released version, thinking it might be a bit over the top. Looking back, I wish we had. It’s fun!
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The Red Button is the collaboration between pop singer-songwriters Seth Swirsky and Mike Ruekberg.
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